The Paper [May 10, 1979]

              Campus expectations exceeded
by Lyn Skillington
Editor
The first year of the Germantown Campus was
a rare case of high expectations being more than
fully realized. Both for the students who attend
classes, and the faculty, staff and administrators
who work here*MC-G’s first year of operation in
permanent facilities has proved an exciting
experience.
The first year saw incidences of conflict,
excellence in both the classroom and in activi­ties,
heated debate, hard-moving play, and solid
accomplishment. More has been realized this
year than even optimists had forecast, despite
the small enrollment of the charter class.
The first semester saw the formation of a solid,
dedicated newspaper staff, and the start of
student government, program, and sports, as
well as some highlighting events such as thè
dedication of the campus. It also saw some
conflict in the form of a Casino Night which never
happened, and a government which came close
to falling apart near the end of the semester.
Winter break came, and students came back
ready to tackle new problems. Fresh from
winning the Associated Collegiate Press First
Class rating for the fall semester, the newspaper
tried some special editions; to announce the
new president’s appointment, and to announce
the namesof administrators who had been put in
jail after the April Fools edition.
The Program Council similarly tried some
special things by stagings disco dance, jazz band
festival, and Blue grass Sunday afternoon.
The government straightened out, forming an
adhocracy with the Student Life Committee, and
was able to exploit the added bonus of $5,000
given to the student activities program at the
campus.
In general activities, students found them­selves
barred from more than one week of
school because of the blizzards of ‘79, and later
branded thieves by security patrolmen after they
moved furniture out of the science building into
“ their lounge.’’
The entire campus community became in­volved
in a more than year-long process for
accreditation, as self-study reports on various
departments became due.
For many the year was capped off by last
Friday’s awards banquet (see story this page)
which feted students for their work in student
activities and academics.
But for some,jthe banquet was only a long
series of actions which will end the year. With
this issue, retrospect issue, and literary maga­zine,
THE PAPER presents its largest issue to date,
and becomes the first Montgomery College
newspaper to run a full color photograph.
The Program Council will celebrate the end of
the year by a faculty, staff, administration vs.
student softball game, hotdog day, and gala rock
concert tomorrow (Friday).
And for those who still have some energy left
after all these activities, exams next week should
spell a successful and appropriate end to an
incredibly exciting, and fruitful year.
THE PAPER
Vol. 1, No. 16 Germantown Campus, Montgomery College Thursday, May 10, 1979
Community part of campus
OUTSTANDING - Gary Blum, Chairman
of MC-G's Program Council receives an
award at the Campus’ first annual awards
Banquet last Friday evening. Blum was
one of more than 40 students who were
honored at the banquet. (Photo by Brian
Lewis)
More than 40 Germantown students
were feted last Friday night at the campus'
first annual student awards banquet. The
banquet, held in the campus cafeteria,
saw awards given for academics, partici­pation,
special recognition, outstanding
achievement, and service.
Current editor of THE PAPER, Lyn
Skillington, and Student Life member Bob
Henderson were the top honorées.
Skillington received both the Dean of
Student’s Award for outstanding involve­ment
and participation in Student Activi­ties,
and the Chancellor's Award for
outstanding service to the Campus.
Henderson took home the Academic
Excellence Award for his outstanding
academic record and a special recogni­tion
plaque for participation in a student
activity.
by Marc Parsont
News Editor
The Germantown Campus of Mont­gomery
Community College was built on
the premise that the campus would be as
the name indicates, a community college.
D id Mo n t g ome r y Co l l e g e -
Germantown come through on its pro­mise
to be a focal point for the surround­ing
community?
“We're a year ahead of where I thought
and expected we would be,” answered
Germantown Chancellor Dr. Stanley
Dahlman. “We'll still be growing a year
from now, because it’s such a young
campus.”
Community use of campus facilities
may give a clue as to whether German­town
is following through on earlier
promises made before the campus was
constructed. Approximately 35 area
Student Life Chairman Sharon Carpen­ter
was among other top award winners.
Carpenter was honored with the Out­standing
Achievement Award for her
exemplary leadership in the student life
committee and other student activities
including intramurals and newspaper.
Program Council Chairman Gary Blum
also received an Outstanding Achieve­ment
plaque for his work on getting that
organization off the ground.
The third winner of the Outstanding
Achievement award vyas Brian Lewis,
current Managing Editor of THE PAPER,
and next year's choice for Editor in Chief
of the campus publication. In presenting
Lewis with the award, Dean of Students
Dr. Michael Meade pointed to Lewis'
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groups and services will have used
campus facilities by this time according to
a Germantown self-study report.
The report does not include use of
available facilities such as the tennis
courts or basketball courts, or even the
community use available through the
MC-G library.
The business community has also been
affected by the role the campus has
played in the area. A letter from the
President of the 1-270 Employer's group,
whose 59 members employ 30,000 Upper
Montgomery County residents, to Coun­ty
Executive Charles Gilchrist stated that
the campus had been "mutually benefi­cial
to our employees and other up-cóunty
residents.”
Fairchild Industries backed this up and
showed its appreciation by donating
$5,000 to the college campus. Emanuel
Fthenakis, Vice President, Communica­tions
and Electronics explained the rea­sons
for the award in a letter to the
College Board of Trustees.
“ The Germantown Campus of Mont­gomery
College plays an important role in
the development of this area’s business
community through its many educational
and training facilities and programs,”
wrote Fthenakis.
Community leaders echo these senti­ments
also.
“ Everybody is more than satisfied with
the campus in the community,” stated
Germantown Alliance President Monsie-nor
Hurley. "It seems to be fairly
open,” said Hurley, pointing out that the
alliance holds its meeting on Campus.
Former President of the Germantown
Citizens Association, Helen Kuklewicz
agreed with Hurley, but added, " I don’t
think the college can do anymore until it
grows. It just needs a little time.”
I know many people who take courses
at Germantown, use the tennis courts or
the campus library,” explained Kukle­wicz.
Upper Montgomery County’s Area Six
Department of Recreation, with offices
directly on the MC-G campus’ is also
pleased with the college. Area Director
Wilma Evans said, "The campus makes a
big difference. It has increased our ability
to be out in the area. It’s a plus to be there
in person,” said Evans.
“ Germantown is really like a part of the
community. It’s something the communi­ty
can really be proud of," stated Evans.
A block print by Rocio
Monje is only one of
the many items in this
semesters's magazine
See pullout section
More than 40 students
honored at banquet